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Maytag PDB3600A Built-in Dishwasher Questions & Answers
Door hinge sprung
From the bottom try to pull straight out and then push down. Do both the left and right sides have the issue or is it specific to one side?
The arms of my dish washer won't move
First thing you want to do is make sure the spray arms themselves are o.k. The ports are not clogged and there are no cracks. Once you are satisfied this is not the problem, check the seal ring on between the lower spray arm and the spray arm support on the pump. See if it is out of position or damaged. Make sure the water level is not too low, should just come in contact with the bottom of the heating element. Next check your filters, look for garbage, plastics, anything that would clog it. Last would be the pump itself. Ron
Soap dispensor door opens, but powder soap mostly stays in the cup
Hi,
I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife alsocomplained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried invain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them inminutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if theheating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I wouldbuy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it isworking... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...
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Spray Arms not Spinning
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Appliance Parts OnlineA bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...
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Asker's Testimonial " explanation very clear. will give it a go and seehowsimple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes
Water leaks out on the floor from the front left
Hello there:
If your dishwasher leaks, check these:
Main tub seal
Note...
If the main motor of your dishwasher is mounted vertically, beneath the
center bottom of the dishwasher, the following instructions probably
apply to you. But if your motor is mounted horizontally, the pump isn't
serviceable--you need to replace the entire pump and motor assembly.
Lower rack
Spray arm
Spray arm supportWash/drain impellers
Then pry the seal out of its housing and replace it.
Door gasket or seal
Over
time, door gaskets and seals harden and lose their ability to seal
properly. You can't repair the seals. You need to replace them if
they've begun to leak.
Water-inlet valve
The
water-inlet valve, itself, seldom leaks. But, the water-supply line
from the house and the rubber tube leading from the valve to the inside
of the dishwasher may leak. Tighten or repair/replace these as
necessary.
The
water-inlet valve could mechanically stick open. When that happens, the
water continues to flow into the dishwasher, which then floods your
kitchen. Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher, and replace the
valve.
Hoses
Behind
the lower access panel on your dishwasher are several rubber or plastic
hoses. If the leak appears at a connection, try a new clamp. If that
doesn't work, replace the hose.
How to clean
You're doing more that you need to. A dishwasher gets cleaned every time you use it or else your dishes would not be cleaned. Makes sense.
Making grinding noise when started
Hi,
Sound like you have a bit of broken glass or a fruit seed caught in the drain pump. Remove the filter and in the sump there should be a non return valve. Remove this and have a look for any foreign particles. Start the unit up without the filter and non return valve in or the bottom basket. Allow to run for about 10 sec. then open the door and hopefully the unit has thown out the noisey culprit. Have good look around the base and sump of the unit. Glass is also hard to spot as well. hope this helps.
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Trouble No Water entering Dishwasher
